Vivo T4X Review: A Strong Contender Under ₹15,000, but There’s a Catch

Vivo has finally unveiled the T4X. While major mobile companies have recently shifted their focus towards the mid-range segment by offering an impressive package, Vivo is looking to make its presence felt in all segments. With this new phone, the brand is targeting value-conscious consumers by including unparalleled features for the budget segment. It boasts a 50-megapixel camera and a 6,5000mAh battery. Additionally, the handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC.

Vivo T4X

Rs 13,999

8.1

Design & Build

8.0/10

Display

7.5/10

Performance

8.5/10

Battery Life

8.5/10

Camera Quality

8.0/10

UI Experience

7.5/10

Audio

7.5/10

Day To Day Usage

8.5/10

Value for Money

8.5/10

What Is Good?

• Attractive body with sturdy build
• Consistent performance
• Long battery life
• Reliable primary camera

What Is Bad?

• LCD screen doesn’t offer vibrant colours
• Scrolling animation appears jerky
• Speakers lack bass
• Bloatware and spammy notifications

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These specifications make the Vivo T4X an attractive option. But does it outperform giants like the CMF Phone 1 and the POCO M7 Pro, which are known for their design and performance? Read my review to find out.

Pricing and Availability in India

The Vivo T4X can be purchased from Flipkart and the brand’s online store. You can use select bank cards to avail discount of Rs 1,000. It is available in three storage variants, which are listed below:

Design and Build Quality

With the T4X, Vivo has introduced significant refinements in the design over its predecessors. Its appearance now radiates an elegance that wasn’t the case with the Vivo’s TX series. Previously, the series was more about bringing unprecendented performance for its segment, so the overall aesthetic always took a backseat in terms of priority. However, that is not the case any longer as the T4X now focuses on both the design aspect and the performance.

I received the Proton Purple variant for review, and while purple is one of my favorite colors, I must admit that the Marine Blue truly stole my heart. There’s just something about its rich, refined finish that makes the phone look far more exquisite. If I had to choose, the Blue would be my pick without hesitation.

While almost 80 percent of the unit’s rear is matte, the camera island has a glossy finish. I like this design choice; however, I wish the brand had kept the glossy camera module smaller. This could have improved the handset’s overall aesthetic. Moreover, the module is susceptible to smudges. As the portion collects more greasy fingerprints, it sometimes spoils the phone’s beauty.

Vivo has perfected the weight distribution for a large phone like the T4X. It feels right when held in hand, neither too heavy nor too light, enhancing its premium feel.

Durability is another crucial area in which the company has made significant progress. Throughout a week of testing, I didn’t feel the need to be extra cautious with this phone. Since it is IP64-rated against dust and water, I didn’t worry much while using the T4X in drizzling weather.

Performance and Software

The Vivo T4X is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, a chipset typically found in smartphones priced at ₹20,000 or higher—a remarkable inclusion at this price point.

Among the phones featuring this chipset, the CMF Phone 1 is the only exception, priced around Rs 15,000. With the debut of the T4X, this is no longer the case. The phone has undercut the former while offering a better performance.

It is better because Vivo has done a commendable job optimising the phone. However, all this has been achieved at the expense of a few shortcomings in software and display, which I will come to soon.

As mentioned, I never felt that the phone lacked performance for everyday use. It breezed through countless reels on Instagram, some gossip in social media chat rooms, and a bit of casual gaming. Speaking of gaming, I spent hours on the T4X playing BGMI and Call of Duty: Mobile to test its gaming proficiency. While I could only play BGMI at 60 fps, I never encountered any frame drop. Also, the game functioned smoothly.

The same story occurred in Call of Duty: Mobile but with a slight twist. The game could run at 90 fps. For the most part, the frame rate remained above 70 fps throughout my playthrough, and I didn’t find any lags or stutters.

The T4X runs on FunTouch OS 15, which is based on Android 15. Let me say this: The software aspect wasn’t on par with the quality I experienced from the performance aspect in my usage, as it had some annoying issues. It appeared to be quite speedy at times, and every animation was executed smoothly. Furthermore, it packed essential AI-powered features like AI Erase.

But whenever I picked up the phone for a fun stroll on Instagram, I was constantly bombarded with spammy notifications. So, occasionally, searching for an important message among these unimportant notifications became challenging. The T4X’s user interface also has preinstalled apps like Hot Apps and Hot Games, which is a bummer.

Display and Audio Quality

The T4X features a 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate. Watching hour-long videos on YouTube and the Sakamoto Days series on Netflix left me moderately pleased. The picture quality was sharp, but I yearned for punchy colours that only an AMOLED screen can provide. This is because the T4X’s screen couldn’t offer the richness in colours you find in the former.

Another gripe with the display is that the scrolling animation at the 120Hz refresh rate feels slightly underwhelming. At times, it appeared jerky. This issue was particularly pronounced when several white texts were involved in dark mode.

The T4X supports Widevine L1 certification, which allows you to watch movies or series in high definition on streaming services like Netflix.

Chatting with friends on Instagram was seamless indoors, even at half brightness. However, composing shots in the viewfinder proved challenging under direct sunlight.

The audio quality was underwhelming. While the stereo speakers were loud, they lacked the depth to bring out the music’s bass, leaving me missing that essential “oomph” factor.

Camera

In my testing, the T4X’s camera performance was admirable. It has single-handedly compensated for its shortcomings in multimedia experience and software.

Vivo T4X Daylight Camera Samples

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In daylight conditions, the primary camera excelled at capturing nearly true-to-natural colours. These images truly retained each unique characteristic of the subject. Its HDR adjustment was mostly on-point. At times, it would produce a halo effect in photographs; however, it wasn’t a consistent affair.

Vivo T4X Portrait Camera Samples

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I was impressed with its ability to capture eye-pleasing portrait images. The edge detection was spot-on in all photographs, and the skin tones of every subject were accurately portrayed. However, when zooming in, it becomes evident that fine details on the human face aren’t fully preserved. That said, this is just a minor flaw in an otherwise impressive performance.

Vivo T4X Lowlight Camera Samples

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The camera’s low-light performance was relatively decent. Sudden, unexpected movement would blur the image, as the camera operates at a lower shutter speed to compensate for the lack of light. Also, the primary sensor tends to invite noise in darker portions of a photograph. However, it redeemed itself by producing almost close to accurate colours and retaining most of the details it could see.

The front camera can click attractive selfies in ample lighting, good enough to flaunt it on an Instagram story with minor adjustments. That said, in low-lighting conditions, it instantly erases the fine details from your face and adds noise.

Battery

The T4X has a 6,500mAh battery, one of the biggest in its segment. It lasted 24 hours and 52 minutes on our PCMark Battery Test. Almost none of the phones in our test have ever reached this landmark. The only exception to this list is the Redmi 14C, which outperforms it by two hours and 20 minutes. It is priced relatively lower but lacks in certain specifications.

This terrific performance translated in real life as well. Even with my moderate usage, I never managed to drain the battery to even half its capacity. It consistently held enough charge to power through the next day’s shenanigans without a hitch.

The 44W charger-in-the-box took an hour and 30 minutes to charge the T4X from zero to 100 percent.

Verdict

The Vivo T4X is built for those who desire long endurance without sacrificing the phone’s essential features. It has a reliable camera that produces great photographs in ample lighting. Moreover, the handset offers terrific performance for the price, ensuring no delay in your fast-paced lifestyle. You get all this in an attractive, durable body.

While the T4X looks appealing, it has a few shortcomings: The LCD screen doesn’t offer vibrant colours like the AMOLED display. Moreover, while scrolling across pages, the animation appears jerky at times. The stereo speakers lack bass. While the software is speedy and packs AI-powered features, it constantly bombards spammy notifications.

Despite these shortcomings, the Vivo T4X remains a strong contender in the sub-₹15,000 segment, balancing performance, battery life, and design.